The iconic George still plays it Strait

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As proven again Sunday, one name immediately can fill an arena of country stars with mass respect: George Strait. Still pumping out hits, the country icon had peers of every age -- including, noticeably, Taylor Swift -- on their feet from the nanosecond he was introduced. In an industry that seems to be yielding newcomers with every eye blink now, there's much to be said for the longtime staples who still deliver. And that's Strait talk. -- Jay Bobbin, Zap2it

As proven again Sunday, one name immediately can fill an arena of country stars with mass respect: George Strait. Still pumping out hits, the country icon had peers of every age -- including, noticeably, Taylor Swift -- on their feet from the nanosecond he was introduced. In an industry that seems to be yielding newcomers with every eye blink now, there's much to be said for the longtime staples who still deliver. And that's Strait talk. -- Jay Bobbin, Zap2it (Getty Images)

As proven again Sunday, one name immediately can fill an arena of country stars with mass respect: George Strait. Still pumping out hits, the country icon had peers of every age -- including, noticeably, Taylor Swift -- on their feet from the nanosecond he was introduced. In an industry that seems to be yielding newcomers with every eye blink now, there's much to be said for the longtime staples who still deliver. And that's Strait talk. -- Jay Bobbin, Zap2it